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see horoscope and birth chart for October 21, 1950What happened on Saturday October 21, 1950?
About October 21st, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: Chinese military forces launched a comprehensive invasion of Tibet, particularly targeting Eastern Tibet, which marked the beginning of China's systematic annexation and occupation of the region, fundamentally altering Tibet's political sovereignty.
- Day of the week: October 21st, 1950 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: A Bushel and a Peck by Perry Como & Betty Hutton
- Popular movie: Copper Canyon directed by John Farrow
More about October 21st, 1950? See below for more news and curiosities on October 21st, 1950.
Table of contents
- October 21, 1950: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 21, 1950?
- Who was born on October 21, 1950?
- October 21, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
- October 21, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
- October 21, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 21, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 21, 1950?
- Back in 1950
October 21, 1950: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 21, 1950:
- Chinese Invasion of Tibet Chinese military forces launched a comprehensive invasion of Tibet, particularly targeting Eastern Tibet, which marked the beginning of China's systematic annexation and occupation of the region, fundamentally altering Tibet's political sovereignty.
- Battle of Yongju during Korean War During the Korean War, intense combat erupted between British and Australian allied forces and North Korean troops at the strategic location of Yongju, marking a significant engagement in the conflict.
- Belgium Abolishes Death Penalty Belgium made a landmark legal reform by officially abolishing capital punishment, becoming an early European nation to eliminate the death penalty and advancing human rights principles.
- College Football Performance Tom Powers of Duke University demonstrated exceptional athletic prowess by scoring six touchdowns in a single game, showcasing remarkable individual performance in collegiate football.
October 21, 1950: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 21, 1950?
October 21, 1950 was a Saturday and it was the 294th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 21, 1950 can also be written as 10/21/1950 in the US and as 21/10/1950 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 21, 1950?
Famous people born on October 21, 1950:
- Tom Petty
Legendary rock musician and lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, known for iconic hits like 'Free Fallin''.
- Ronald McNair
NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a pioneering African American physicist and mission specialist.
- Ronald E McNair in Lake City
NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a pioneering African American physicist and mission specialist.
- Nikki Grimes
Award-winning African American author known for her poetry and children's literature.
- Linda Tuero
October 21, 1950: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 21, 1950:
- Pablo Chávez Aguilar
- Felice Ferrari Pallavicino
October 21, 1950: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 21, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 21, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1950 was A Bushel and a Peck by Perry Como & Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.
- Perry Como & Betty Hutton - A Bushel and a Peck
- Ray Anthony - Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)
October 21, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 21, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 21, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 21, 1950 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 1950 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on October 21, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:23 pm and setting at 02:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1950.
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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1950
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Someone born on October 21, 1950 is:
74 years 6 months old,
or 894 months and 23 days old,
or 3890 weeks and 4 days old,
or 27234 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1950?
There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1950?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 21, 1950.
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